Baščaršija Nights (also known as Nights of Baščaršija; Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian: ''Baščaršijske noći'' / Башчаршијске ноћи) is the biggest culture festival in

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. Taking place throughout July every year, it celebrates various aspects of the nation's culture, and includes performances of classical music,

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and

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; live theatre; various exhibits and

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displays; as well as books, film, children's programming, opera and ballet. Performances usually take place outdoors, in the streets of Sarajevo's Old Town district and its historic

Baščaršija Baščaršija (Cyrillic: Башчаршија; ) is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Ishaković founded the city. Baščaršija is located on the n ...

neighborhood. Admission is free. It is estimated that about 150,000 people attend the festival's 40–50 events each year. The first day of the festival always features a performance by the

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and canton politicians. A concert by popular Bosnian singer

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concluded the festival in 2000. It was held in Stadium Koševo and was sold out. The first Bosnian opera in history was part of the festival in 2003, as well as a performance by local rockers

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bascarsija Nights Folk festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina Summer events in Bosnia and Herzegovina Festivals in Sarajevo Annual events in Bosnia and Herzegovina Baščaršija